I know I said I would update on Friday but I got the chance to do this earlier so here you go.This Chapter analysis is not really about the first chapter; it's about the prologue so is not very deep or long.

At the beginning of the chapter it was totally clear that it wasn’t like any other operating room I’ve ever been to, although I’ve never been in a lot of them so I’m not really sure how to describe them. At first Stephenie made a quick description of the healer, he is shown as the kindest man in the scene and the one we should respect. When he gets irritated by the students I knew at that very moment that he wasn’t bothered by the noises the students were making but for the safety of the soul he was about to insert. I realized something was wrong when the Healer which is named Fords Deep Waters said he regrets about that day’s work.

I have to give some credit to Stephenie Meyer, dude, I want real medication like those, I mean it would be great to see on a store an announcement like “kick acne”, “kill boredom”, or even better “LEARN MATH” so I don’t have to study that subject in my life.

Getting back to the chapter, the most intense part was when he whispers to the body my favorite quote of the chapter “Good luck, little wanderer, good luck. How I wish you didn't need it.” In that moment I felt the soul was about to experiment one of the hardest times any other soul has ever had.

Personal Opinion: There couldn't have been another way to start writing this book, it shows us clearly that the story doesn't occur in a normal place or under normal situation and that the characters are about to experiment something that they'll never forget, maybe not Darren, the regular assistant because he is only there as a support character in my opinion, let's see if he plays an important part through the book or in the next 2.

Stephenie Meyer's (Twilight) first Adult novel, The Host, has jumped to No. 4 this week. The novel, which ties romance in with science fiction, follows a woman who refuses to let aliens take over her body. Meyer is poised to have another bestseller after the next novel in her Twilight saga, Breaking Dawn, is released on Saturday.

The North Florida News Daily published an article about the new book written by stephenie meyer, here's what it says:

By HOLLY STORRS

The Hostby STEPHENIE MEYER

A couple of months ago, while watching the Glenn Beck show on CNN, one of his guests was Stephenie Meyer, author of The Host and also known for her earlier books for teens, Twilight, New Moon, & Eclipse. So, I, being a fan of "mild Sci-Fi", I immediately went out and bought the book. Needless to say, it's a book you'll find difficult to put down until finished! The analogy I use is a 21st century version of the "Body Snatchers" but with a lot more sophistication and class!

This is Meyer's first attempt at adult fiction and no surprise, very successful, remaining on the NY Times Bestseller list for months and currently at # 6!

The world as we know it has been invaded by an unseen enemy and humans have become the host bodies for these invaders. The mind is taken over; with the body remaining intact, with a few exceptions, one "wild" human; Melanie who is captured and a "soul", Wanderer has been placed inside Melanie's body. Wanderer is able to experience Melanie's thoughts, and her past, only to experience vivid memories of Melanie's emotions, and visions of the man she loves. Melanie is so stubborn and strong willed, that she won't let go of her mind to Wanderer and eventually, the two become one fighting for the same cause. They are able to discover the remaining humans in existence, in hiding, fighting to protect what is left of humanity as we know it. It's a great read and will keep you up into the wee hours of the morning!

Ian O'shea is one of the humans who became friend with Wanderer and later falls in love with her. He has blue eyes and thick eyelashes. He is Kyle's brother and the open - minded one, at first he disliked Wanderer just like everybody else did, reaching the point of almost strangle her. Once he gets to know her, he soon realizes that even though she is not technically human, she is every bit as much a person as any of the actual humans. He is incredibly protective of her and kind in general; Wanderer states that Ian is the kindest human she's ever known, almost kind enough to be a Soul.

I was born in Connecticut in 1973, during a brief blip in my family's otherwise western U.S. existence. We were settled in Phoenix by the time I was four, and I think of myself as a native. The unusual spelling of my name was a gift from my father, Stephen (+ ie = me). Though I have had my name spelled wrong on pretty much everything my entire life long, I must admit that it makes it easier to google myself now.

I filled the "Jan Brady" spot in my family-the second of three girls. Unlike the Brady's, none of my three brothers are steps, and all of them are younger than all the girls. I went to high school in Scottsdale, Arizona, the kind of place where every fall a few girls would come back to school with new noses and there were Porsches in the student lot (for the record, I have my original nose, and never had a car until after I was in my twenties). I was awarded a National Merit Scholarship, and I used it to pay my way to Brigham Young University, in Provo, Utah. I majored in English, but concentrated on literature rather than creative writing, mostly because I didn't consider reading books "work" (as long as I was going to be doing something anyway, I might as well get course credit for it, right?).

I met my husband, Pancho (his real name is Christiaan), when I was four, but we were never anywhere close to being childhood sweethearts. In fact, though we saw each other at least weekly through church activities, I can't recall a single instance when we so much as greeted each other with a friendly wave, let alone exchanged actual words. This may have been for the best, because when we did eventually get around to exchanging words, sixteen years after our first meeting, it only took nine months from the first "hello" to the wedding. Of course, we were able to skip over a lot of the getting to know you parts (many of our conversations would go something like this: "This one time, when I was ten, I broke my hand at a party when-" "Yeah, I know what happened. I was there, remember?") We've been married for ten and a half years now, and have three beautiful, brilliant, wonderful boys who often remind me chimpanzees on crack.

Larry Carroll had an interview with Stephenie Meyer the author of the twilight saga, and this time she talked about The Soul and The Seeker, books that will follow The Host; she also talked about the cast that came she thinks could play the part for Jeb, Ian, Kyle and Jared ; so this is what she said:

MTV: Do you plan on writing "Host" sequels?

Meyer: I hope. If I were to continue on with "The Host," which is a possibility, there are characters and stories that could continue. ... If I went ahead with that, it would be two more. ... Next would be "The Soul," and then "The Seeker."

MTV: You've said that when you write, you cast actors in the roles in your head. Would you like to see a "Host" movie? Who are your dream stars?

Meyer: I would. ... With "Twilight," I felt the actors needed to be up-and-coming artists that haven't been recognized yet. ... With "The Host," I think the actors could be really big names. That would be cool. I'd love to see Robert Redford put on a beard and be Jeb; he would be amazing. ... Matt Damon has some very Jared-esque qualities, and then [I'd love to see] Casey Affleck as Ian and Ben Affleck as Kyle. Imagine the interplay.

1. What inspired the idea for The Host?The kernel of thought that became The Host was inspired by absolute boredom. I was driving from Phoenix to Salt Lake City, through some of the most dreary and repetitive desert in the world. It’s a drive I’ve made many times, and one of the ways I keep from going insane is by telling myself stories. I have no idea what sparked the strange foundation of a body-snatching alien in love with the host body’s boyfriend over the host-body’s protest. I was halfway into the story before I realized it. Once I got started, though, the story immediately demanded my attention. I could tell there was something compelling in the idea of such a complicated triangle. I started writing the outline in a notebook, and then fleshed it out as soon as I got to a computer. The Host was supposed to be no more than a side project—something to keep me busy between editing stints on Eclipse—but it turned into something I couldn’t step away from until it was done.

2. Did you approaching writing The Host, your first adult novel, differently than your YA series?

Not at all. Like the Twilight Saga (this is probably the only way The Host is like the Twilight Saga!), The Host is just a story I had fun telling myself. My personal entertainment is always the key to why a story gets finished. I never think about another audience besides myself while I’m writing; that can wait for the editing stage.

3. You have referred to The Host as being a science fiction novel for people who don't like science fiction. Can you explain why?

Reading The Host doesn’t feel like reading science fiction; the world is familiar, the body you as the narrator are moving around inside of is familiar, the emotions on the faces of the people around you are familiar. It’s very much set in this world, with just a few key differences. If it weren’t for the fact that alien stories are by definition science fiction, I wouldn’t classify it in that genre.

4. There is a lot of internal dialogue between Wanderer, the narrator and invading "soul", and Melanie, the human whose body Wanderer is now living inside. Each character has her own distinct voice and internal struggle. Was it a challenge to have the two characters, who essentially take up one body, stand on their own?

Wanderer and Melanie were very distinct personalities to me from day one; keeping them separate was never an issue. Melanie is the victim—she’s the one that we, as humans, should identify with; at the same time, she is not always the more admirable character. She can be angry and violent and ruthless. Wanderer is the attacker, the thief. She is not like us, not even a member of our species. However, she is someone that I, at least, wish I was more like. She’s a better person than Melanie in a lot of ways, and yet a weaker person. The differences between the two main characters are the whole point of the story. If they weren’t so distinct, there would have been no reason to write it.

5. Did any of the characters surprise you while writing?

I am constantly surprised by my characters when I write—it’s really one of my favorite parts. When a character refuses to do what I had planned for him or her, that’s when I know that character is really alive. There were several characters who caught me off guard with The Host. One in particular was slated for a bit part as the wingman to the villain. Somehow, he knew he was more than that, and I couldn’t stop him from morphing into a main love interest.

6. Your Twilight series has had a lot of crossover appeal for adult readers, do you think The Host will also appeal to your younger readers?

I’ve had a great deal of interest from my YA readers about the release of The Host. I have no doubt that they will continue to make up a core part of my readership. I love blurring the lines between the different genres and categories—because in my head, a good book won’t fit inside the lines. I hope that The Host continues to do what the Twilight Saga is doing: showing that a good story doesn’t belong to any one demographic.

7. How do you feel about the enormous success that you’ve had with the Twilight series? How has it changed your life?

I am continually shocked by the success of my books. I never take it for granted, and I do not count on it in my expectations of my future. It’s a very enjoyable thing, and I’ll have fun with it while it lasts. I’ve always considered myself first and foremost a mother, so being a writer hasn’t changed my life too much – except I do travel a lot more and have less free time.

8. What adult authors do you read?

I’ve been reading books for adults my entire life. Growing up I was an avid reader—the thicker the book, the better. Pride and Prejudice, Gone with the Wind, The Sword of Shannara, Jane Eyre, Rebecca, etc. I’m a huge fan of Orson Scott Card, and Jane Austen-- I can’t go through a year without re-reading her stuff again.

9. What’s next?

I’m currently finishing writing the fourth book in the Twilight saga, Breaking Dawn, which will wrap up Bella and Edward’s story. I plan to then write Midnight Sun, which is Twilight told from Edward’s perspective. After that, I may write some sequels for The Host, or a may pull another outline from my files to play with. I won’t stop writing; there are too many stories I want to tell.

Our world has been invaded by an unseen enemy. Humans become hosts for these invaders, their minds taken over while their bodies remain intact and continue their lives apparently unchanged. Most of humanity has succumbed.

When Melanie, one of the few remaining "wild" humans is captured, she is certain it is her end. Wanderer, the invading "soul" who has been given Melanie's body, was warned about the challenges of living inside a human: the overwhelming emotions, the glut of senses, the too vivid memories. But there was one difficulty Wanderer didn't expect: the former tenant of her body refusing to relinquish possession of her mind.

Wanderer probes Melanie's thoughts, hoping to discover the whereabouts of the remaining human resistance. Instead, Melanie fills Wanderer's mind with visions of the man Melanie loves—Jared, a human who still lives in hiding. Unable to separate herself from her body's desires, Wanderer begins to yearn for a man she has been tasked with exposing. When outside forces make Wanderer and Melanie unwilling allies, they set off on a dangerous and uncertain search for the man they both love.

Our world has been invaded by an unseen enemy. Humans become hosts for these invaders, their minds taken over while their bodies remain intact and continue their lives apparently unchanged. Most of humanity has succumbed.

When Melanie, one of the few remaining "wild" humans is captured, she is certain it is her end. Wanderer, the invading "soul" who has been given Melanie's body, was warned about the challenges of living inside a human: the overwhelming emotions, the glut of senses, the too vivid memories. But there was one difficulty Wanderer didn't expect: the former tenant of her body refusing to relinquish possession of her mind.

Wanderer probes Melanie's thoughts, hoping to discover the whereabouts of the remaining human resistance. Instead, Melanie fills Wanderer's mind with visions of the man Melanie loves—Jared, a human who still lives in hiding. Unable to separate herself from her body's desires, Wanderer begins to yearn for a man she has been tasked with exposing. When outside forces make Wanderer and Melanie unwilling allies, they set off on a dangerous and uncertain search for the man they both love.

So, a week ago I began reading The Host because I knew that if it came from Stephenie Meyer it had to be good. I've been following her since twilight, new moon, eclipse and soon breaking dawn, so, I thought:" well I don't speak english and the book has not come out in spanish yet". The first thing that came to my mind was "Let's read it in english". Not that I haven't done that in my life, is just that I haven't done that with more than 40 pages; so here I am obsessed with her new book and looking forward to succeed with this blog I hope you all like it and well let's see how things work out. :)

I thought it might be hard at first but this girl called Kayla Opallhas been helping me with the things I don't get. Thank you for that and also for all the music you've been giving me =). You can

By the way, I haven't finished reading it yet, but I'm already in love with it, and by "it" I don't mean Wanderer I mean the whole concept of the book.